Obituary for Lonnie Ray Qualls
Lonnie Ray Qualls was born on February 19, 1932 in Clarksville, Arkansas to Eddie Lee Qualls and Lillie A. (Penland) Qualls. He passed away on February 23, 2023 in Russellville, Arkansas, at the age of 91.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jim Qualls, and his sisters, Mae Qualls, Stella Rankin, Ann Autry, and Georgia Chamberlain.
He is survived by his wife, Levada (Mathis) Qualls; his son, Bryan and wife, Laura Qualls; his daughters, Karen and husband, Pat Hilton; Kathy and husband, Carl Ramsey; his grandchildren, Emily Qualls, Cody Qualls, Josh (Jenny) Hilton, Caleb (Mandy) Hilton, Jacob Hilton (Kate Gardano), Kelsey (Allen) Cowan; Keaton (Kurston) Ramsey; his great-grandchildren, Cooper, Mayci, Blakely, Isabel, Mathis, Lincoln, and Everleigh; his brother, Frank Qualls and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.
Visitation is from 12: 30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. before the Celebration of Life on Friday, March 3, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Clarksville in Clarksville, Arkansas.
Celebration of Life begins at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Clarksville, with Reverend Darrell Bridges officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are all former athletes and students. Interment will take place at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of the Ozarks or to First Baptist Church of Clarksville Building Fund.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jim Qualls, and his sisters, Mae Qualls, Stella Rankin, Ann Autry, and Georgia Chamberlain.
He is survived by his wife, Levada (Mathis) Qualls; his son, Bryan and wife, Laura Qualls; his daughters, Karen and husband, Pat Hilton; Kathy and husband, Carl Ramsey; his grandchildren, Emily Qualls, Cody Qualls, Josh (Jenny) Hilton, Caleb (Mandy) Hilton, Jacob Hilton (Kate Gardano), Kelsey (Allen) Cowan; Keaton (Kurston) Ramsey; his great-grandchildren, Cooper, Mayci, Blakely, Isabel, Mathis, Lincoln, and Everleigh; his brother, Frank Qualls and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.
Visitation is from 12: 30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. before the Celebration of Life on Friday, March 3, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Clarksville in Clarksville, Arkansas.
Celebration of Life begins at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Clarksville, with Reverend Darrell Bridges officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are all former athletes and students. Interment will take place at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of the Ozarks or to First Baptist Church of Clarksville Building Fund.